abstract - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

Synonyms

• abstract
• abstraction

More generic

• concept
• conception
• construct

More specific

• absolute
• right
• teacher
• thing

Noun

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Synonyms

• abstract
• outline
• precis
• synopsis

More generic

• sum-up
• summary

More specific

• apercu
• brief
• epitome

Verb

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

Synonyms

• abstract

More generic

• consider
• reckon
• regard
• see
• view

Verb

consider apart from a particular case or instance

Synonyms

• abstract

More generic

• consider
• deal
• look at
• take

Verb

give an abstract (of)

Synonyms

• abstract

More generic

• resume
• sum up
• summarise
• summarize

Verb

make off with belongings of others

Synonyms

• abstract
• cabbage
• filch
• hook
• lift
• nobble
• pilfer
• pinch
• purloin
• snarf
• sneak
• swipe

More generic

• rip
• rip off
• steal

Adjective

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

Synonyms

• abstract

Related

• conceptional
• conceptual
• ideal
• ideational
• ideologic
• ideological
• notional

Opposite / Antonyms

• concrete

Also See

• impalpable
• intangible
• nonrepresentational

Adjective

dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

Synonyms

• abstract

Related

• theoretical

Adjective

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

Synonyms

• abstract
• abstractionist
• nonfigurative
• nonobjective

Related

• nonrepresentational

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